QRoutine: Box Breathing with Music iOS Shortcut

Box Breathing Shortcut with Music

Bring calm, focus, and relaxation to your day with a guided Box Breathing Shortcut for iPhone. Designed to help you practice mindful breathing without the distraction of counting, this shortcut combines timed breathing cues with optional music in the background for a soothing experience.

The QRoutine Box Breathing Shortcut is fully customizable — set your session length, breathing pace, and music options. One-time purchase, no subscriptions required (except Apple Music if you want the music feature). Advanced customizations are available upon request.

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Steps to install and use Box Breathing Shortcut

Notifications with voice to guide you through the practice.

Benefits

• Reduce Stress & Anxiety – Activate your parasympathetic nervous system through structured breathing.
• Improve Focus – Great before work, study, or creative sessions.
• Enhance Sleep – Use it in the evening to wind down and clear your mind.
• Beginner-Friendly – No need to count or keep track of timing; the shortcut guides you.

Features

• Custom Duration – Choose how many minutes you want to practice.
• Custom Breath Length – Set the number of seconds for each inhale, hold, and exhale.
• Spoken Prompts – Audio cues (“Inhale,” “Hold,” “Exhale”) let you stay fully present.
• Optional Music – Select if you’d like calming music to play in the background.
• Hands-Free – Once started, just follow along; no screens, no counting.

Limitations

• Works only on iPhone / iPad running iOS Shortcuts.
• Requires the Shortcuts app (pre-installed on iOS).
• Music playback depends on your Apple Music or local library.
• Not a medical device – intended for relaxation and focus, not treatment.

What You’ll Get

• A quick setup & usage guide (PDF) including a link to the downloadable Box Breathing Shortcut file (.shortcut)
• Free updates if the shortcut improves in the future